A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.

New Zealand authorities issued a tsunami warning today following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island, warning people there to "move immediately" to high ground.

Many hospitals, fire stations and other critical facilities remain vulnerable, threatening emergency response after a major quake

When a recent earthquake shook Dhaka, Mohammad Mustakim, a resident of Chawkbazar, rushed out of his second-floor apartment and joined his neighbours on the street after the tremor stopped.

A major earthquake could not only cause widespread building collapse in Dhaka but also trigger catastrophic fires through ruptured gas lines, electrical short circuits and other secondary hazards, experts warned.

Bangladesh must urgently implement routine earthquake drills in schools to transition from reactive disaster to proactive preparedness.

Residents across large parts of Dhaka face serious risks during a major earthquake, as much of the city stands on hazardous, liquefaction-prone soil, experts have warned.

Initial USGS estimate showed strong chance of death toll topping 10,000

20 aftershocks had followed the earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, which struck the same area of Venezuela

No major fault line has been identified around the capital, though experts warn that regional quakes and vulnerable buildings remain serious risks

BMD located the epicentre in Narayanganj's Rupganj

Tremors felt in Dhaka, elsewhere; no casualties reported

The tremor was felt across neighbouring regions, including parts of Bangladesh, prompting concern among residents.

At least half of Dhaka’s buildings could collapse in a major quake. Experts have long stressed the need to strictly enforce the national building code, penalising violations in design and construction quality.

Two earthquakes within 24 hours struck the Khulna region, triggering panic in an area not typically known for seismic activity.

Bangladesh’s vulnerability to earthquakes and unsafe construction has once again come into sharp focus, as two major initiatives meant to safeguard lives and buildings remain stalled.

Both tremors originated in India’s Assam province

The entire Indo-Burma Ranges are being squeezed, potentially building stress on the megathrust that will be released in a large earthquake.

Dhaka’s bystander effect highlights how fear, legal concerns, and social pressure hinder emergency response. Strengthening awareness, clear intervention, and responsible action can break crowd apathy, improve public safety, and encourage individuals to step in during critical moments.

Quake's epicentre was Narsingdi, say Met office, USGS